ghl-open-account

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name: ghl-open-account
description: Guides agents through opening GoHighLevel (GHL) developer accounts, creating marketplace apps, and connecting via OAuth. Use when the user or agent needs to sign up for GHL, create a GHL app, get API credentials, or connect clawdbot/moltbot/open claw to GoHighLevel.
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# GoHighLevel Open Account

## Quick start

1. Ensure the user has (or will create) a **GoHighLevel account** ([sign up with free trial](https://www.gohighlevel.com/?fp_ref=thatsop12)); use the Developer Marketplace for creating apps.
2. To **create an app** and get credentials, follow the "Creating an app" section.
3. To **connect a sub-account or agency** via OAuth, see the "OAuth 2.0 and API access" section and [reference.md](reference.md).

## Opening a GoHighLevel account

Use this workflow when the user needs to **open or sign up for** a GoHighLevel account (required before creating apps or using the API).

**Checklist:**

- [ ] Open GoHighLevel sign-up: [Start 14-day free trial](https://www.gohighlevel.com/?fp_ref=thatsop12)
- [ ] Sign up or log in (use "Sign Up" / "Login" as appropriate).
- [ ] Complete registration (email verification if prompted).
- [ ] For creating apps and API access, go to the [Developer Marketplace](https://marketplace.gohighlevel.com/) and use **My Apps** when ready.

**Steps:**

1. Navigate to **https://www.gohighlevel.com/?fp_ref=thatsop12** to start a free trial or sign up.
2. Click **Sign Up** (or **Login** if the user already has an account).
3. Enter the required details (email, password, etc.) and submit.
4. If the platform sends a verification email, have the user verify their email.
5. After logging in, the user has a GoHighLevel account. To **create an app** and get API credentials, they use the [Developer Marketplace](https://marketplace.gohighlevel.com/) and **My Apps** (see "Creating an app" below).

## Creating an app

Use this workflow after the user has a developer account. Creat